BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 08:57:21 PM EDT 2008How's Kyle - you getting to see lots of him now that schools's out?

Bruce & RacheleGrandparents of Kyle, dx'd at 7&nbsp(98.15.248.199) Thu Jun 19 08:57:22 PM EDT 2008We actually had a tornado touch down about 2 miles from where we live...it was small, but did make a mess. Only one building damaged...but lots of trees down

Bruce & RacheleGrandparents of Kyle, dx'd at 7&nbsp(98.15.248.199) Thu Jun 19 08:57:43 PM EDT 2008Tornados are not at all common around here.

BilletdeauxCWD Events&nbsp(76.226.142.199) Thu Jun 19 08:57:57 PM EDT 2008Hi I'm cranking conference registrations tonight... so I will pop in now and again to see how the chat is going. Ok?

Bruce & RacheleGrandparents of Kyle, dx'd at 7&nbsp(98.15.248.199) Thu Jun 19 08:58:26 PM EDT 2008School just got out for him Friday...actually, he has to back for one more exam on Monday

Bruce & RacheleGrandparents of Kyle, dx'd at 7&nbsp(98.15.248.199) Thu Jun 19 09:01:22 PM EDT 2008somebody is coming in and out as the users count changes

Bruce & RacheleGrandparents of Kyle, dx'd at 7&nbsp(98.15.248.199) Thu Jun 19 09:02:24 PM EDT 2008It's just after 9 PM .....who do we have out there?

BilletdeauxCWD Events&nbsp(76.226.142.199) Thu Jun 19 09:03:20 PM EDT 2008I actually don't have a headcount because I didn't ask for adult ages on the registration forms. So, sometimes I can't tell - if there are extra adults - whether that is a college person or a grandparent!
I just sent a note to the g-parents list to remind anyone who might be on.

BilletdeauxCWD Events&nbsp(76.226.142.199) Thu Jun 19 09:04:39 PM EDT 2008The FFL chat started out very slowly this week - by halfway through, I could barely keep up with the conversation. I think this is a busy time of year. I also should have sent a reminder this morning, and I didn't. I'm sorry. Carolyn is here from NYU - just visiting a couple of days - and this was Mom + Daughter day.

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:04:54 PM EDT 2008Thanks, Laura - while we wait for a crowd, is these anything Bruce and Rachele would like to start a discussion on?

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:07:45 PM EDT 2008It's "in the bag" until I see a proof from the printer - hopefully next week. The last week of editing has been intense but I think it's a lot better than when you guys saw it.

lisa bmother of Yasmine7 diagnosed @ 4 (Australian)&nbsp(59.101.58.208) Thu Jun 19 09:08:08 PM EDT 2008Hi everyone I know this is supposed to be 'grandparents chat - but wondering if I could ask Bettyb for some advice?

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:08:35 PM EDT 2008Bot do I sound OLD - she can't only have one more year of college!!

DianeMom of Alex 13, pumping&nbsp(68.194.15.62) Thu Jun 19 09:10:24 PM EDT 2008My son is on the pump and we got a perscription from the endo for Lantus just in case something happened to the pump while at sea. My sons insulin basal is about 33 units for the day, the doctor said we should use about 20 units of Lantus. When I spoke to the NE a few months later, she said to use 33 units for the Lantus. The doctors sometimes get the doses wrong. Who should I listen to if something should happen to the pump?

StephGramma to Ally,13, dx'd at 8&nbsp(71.243.59.143) Thu Jun 19 09:14:15 PM EDT 2008I think Ally's been doing good the past week, I haven't heard any different, tonight was the diabetic families group my daughter runs once a month

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:14:34 PM EDT 2008Lisa - having the highs in the morning could be hormones - do you know when they start to rise? is it middle of the night or in the morning hours?

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:17:35 PM EDT 2008The Lantus would be giving about 1.4 units per hour at 33 units - if that's a lot higher than his lowest basal, it would probably make sense to use less than 33 Lantus - of course, check BG's lots if doing this, especially middle of the night

DianeMom of Alex 13, pumping&nbsp(68.194.15.62) Thu Jun 19 09:20:06 PM EDT 2008Thanks, I'm sure I would be a wreck and having him check all the time. Hoping a pump failure never comes up.

lisa bmother of Yasmine7 diagnosed @ 4 (Australian)&nbsp(59.101.58.208) Thu Jun 19 09:20:27 PM EDT 2008During the day most within range have added a 'short acting at dinner as advised by out DE still giving extra short acting 2 hourly. during the night - generally by 2 am down to 200 to 216 morning reading72 - 140

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:22:46 PM EDT 2008Ah.. down with extra insulin -- since the short-ating stays in the bloodstream 3-6 hours, giving it every two hours, it builds up and controls the morning -- what time does she take her Lantus?

DianeMom of Alex 13, pumping&nbsp(68.194.15.62) Thu Jun 19 09:23:18 PM EDT 2008What is considered to be a very good A1C for a hormonal, moody,almost 14 year old boy

lisa bmother of Yasmine7 diagnosed @ 4 (Australian)&nbsp(59.101.58.208) Thu Jun 19 09:25:43 PM EDT 2008We used to do a split morning/supper dose about a year ago which I believed we had better control when doing so.

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:25:51 PM EDT 2008LOLOL - for most 14 year olds, whatever you can get - but the recommendation is less than 7.5% between ages 13 and 19 -

lisa bmother of Yasmine7 diagnosed @ 4 (Australian)&nbsp(59.101.58.208) Thu Jun 19 09:26:48 PM EDT 2008Diane - not for the last 2 weeks at least - very tired and over it - Yas not getting alot of sleep either - very grumpy

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:27:31 PM EDT 2008Although Lantus lasts somewhere around 24 hours in most people, it's a good bit shorter in some folks. It's generally not so short, though that you need to split the dose - if the Lantus is popping out during the night, it would explain the whole thing --

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:30:24 PM EDT 2008I'm with you, lisa - you could try a "mini-fast - no dinner and checking every hour or two to see if it goes up when there is no ood being added - that would show that there wasn't anought background insulin. good luck!

lisa bmother of Yasmine7 diagnosed @ 4 (Australian)&nbsp(59.101.58.208) Thu Jun 19 09:32:15 PM EDT 2008We moved to different area - seeing different doctors - Yas was under head Ped Endo at childrens hospital (also president of Diabetes Australia, fantastic doctor - may give him a call.

DianeMom of Alex 13, pumping&nbsp(68.194.15.62) Thu Jun 19 09:32:53 PM EDT 2008No, he doesn't have to many lows. Maybe twice a week. I really do love the pump. It makes life so much easier for him.

StephGramma to Ally,13, dx'd at 8&nbsp(71.243.59.143) Thu Jun 19 09:34:49 PM EDT 2008No questions that I can think of, but Ally has 2 things coming up, the whole family like I said last week is going to the conference and then Ally is helping out with the daycamp in Boston for one week because she's too old to go as a camper like she has the past 3 years

ceceGrandmom Emma, 7 dxd 8/03 and sister Rebecca 22 mos, dxd 2/07&nbsp(69.138.199.238) Thu Jun 19 09:39:08 PM EDT 2008I have a question. My granddaughters switched from the Novopen to pumps and we have brand-new supplies that we can't use. Is there a good place to donate?

StephGramma to Ally,13, dx'd at 8&nbsp(71.243.59.143) Thu Jun 19 09:40:15 PM EDT 2008Oh unfortunately I amm not going just my daughter, her husband and 4 kids which is the important thing

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:41:15 PM EDT 2008Hi cece - I only know local places here in Phoenix - where are you located? Maybe someone out there is from your area.

StephGramma to Ally,13, dx'd at 8&nbsp(71.243.59.143) Thu Jun 19 09:41:59 PM EDT 2008I would like it if she could bring material back for grandparents like was mentioned last week but they are tight financially they could only go there because of a scholarship so it was a chance of a lifetime for them

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:43:05 PM EDT 2008I'll make sure they get one the books for themselves as well as for you.

Bruce & RacheleGrandparents of Kyle, dx'd at 7&nbsp(98.15.248.199) Thu Jun 19 09:43:26 PM EDT 2008Steph, we will make sure that you get materials, by hook or by crook.... that is,
Rachele is the hook and Bruce the crook.

StephGramma to Ally,13, dx'd at 8&nbsp(71.243.59.143) Thu Jun 19 09:43:41 PM EDT 2008Oh thank you that would be great

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:46:13 PM EDT 2008cece - three calls you might try (all of these organizations take donations of diabetes supplies here ) - Catholic Social Services, St. Vincent DePaul Society and the Salvation Army. Another option might be any free or low-cost clinics in the area.

Bruce & RacheleGrandparents of Kyle, dx'd at 7&nbsp(98.15.248.199) Thu Jun 19 09:46:55 PM EDT 2008Steph, send me an email to my personal email address with so you and I can talk off line to make arrangements for us to meet your daughter. rachbgb@yahoo.com

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:47:24 PM EDT 2008www.grandmasandy.com. She has a great site. Can print out diabetes-related games to play with the grandkids and it has good simple diabetes info

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:49:01 PM EDT 2008good luck, cece. it would be so ehlpful to someone to get those supplies! most places won't take drugs, but they will take supplies - BG testing, syringes, pens and pen needles, etc

StephGramma to Ally,13, dx'd at 8&nbsp(71.243.59.143) Thu Jun 19 09:49:27 PM EDT 2008Ok thank you will do--well tomorrow is my appt with my doctor--he will check my sugar I was dx'd type 2 in Dec not looking forward to it

StephGramma to Ally,13, dx'd at 8&nbsp(71.243.59.143) Thu Jun 19 09:52:06 PM EDT 2008Oh good I don't have to take a pill or shots just diet and exercise which I gotta get moving on and want to do my brother was just dx'd at 60 and he has to take a big pill he said and check sugar twice a day

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 09:55:31 PM EDT 2008As a person with type 2 diabetes, my advice is to find out as much about your type 2 as you are finding out about Ally's type 1. Doc's don't always give the best or most agressive advice. it's not what you're taking that's important - it's whether or not it's controlling your BG. glad to talk about it off line if you want - my e-mail is betty@diabetestraining.com.

DianeMom of Alex 13, pumping&nbsp(68.194.15.62) Thu Jun 19 09:57:11 PM EDT 2008My son is going to go to soccer camp for the first time. Usually when he plays soccer he takes the pump off to prevent lows and that has been working pretty good so far. Now that he will be playing soccer and swimming all day, I know he can't keep the pump off so we will have to lower his daytime basal alot. I'm a little worried about the whole thing.

StephGramma to Ally,13, dx'd at 8&nbsp(71.243.59.143) Thu Jun 19 09:58:14 PM EDT 2008Thank you that is so helpful I will prob do that!

StephGramma to Ally,13, dx'd at 8&nbsp(71.243.59.143) Thu Jun 19 09:59:20 PM EDT 2008I will say good night for now, hope we have another chat soon, I know it will be ending soon!

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 10:00:15 PM EDT 2008lots of ways to handle that, Diane - it's going to take some experimenting. Do you know any other pumpers whose kids are into major sports? there are LOTS of them on the site

BettyBDiabetes Educator&nbsp(68.106.17.198) Thu Jun 19 10:00:56 PM EDT 2008Night -Steph - I think we're having at least one more G'PArents chat before the Orlando conference - hope you'll be back

DianeMom of Alex 13, pumping&nbsp(68.194.15.62) Thu Jun 19 10:01:43 PM EDT 2008I actually don't know anyone else who is Type 1. He is only going for 2 weeks so I figure by the time we figure it out, camp will be over

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